Between son Kenneth & 2nd wife Ella
Cem record: [J. Franklin/bur. 02-04-1936]
Marriage record:
MAGEE: John Franklin
b: 23 Feb. 1867 at Salem, Marion Co., Ill.
p: John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee
m: 2 Aug. 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.258)
to: Johanna Louisa Eggers of Two Rivers, WI. (d. 1903)
children:
Kenneth
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894:
Marriage in Two Rivers of J.F. Magee with Miss Johanna L. Eggers.
From the Files of the Pilot, Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894)
Mr. J. F. Mcgee(sic) and Miss Johanna Eggers of Two Rivers, both teachers in the city schools, were married on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1919
2nd Marriage: Ella M. Perkins of Portage, WI., dau. of O.R. and Mary Perkins
children: Allen Edward.
J.F. Magee, Retired Industrialist, Dies
Former Secretary-Treasurer of Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Long Identified With Education in Two Rivers, Succumbs There Sunday Noon TWO RIVERS (Special)-
John Franklin Magee, 69, retired secretary-treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. of this city and Manitowoc, and long time president of the Two Rivers school and library boards, died at noon Sunday in the Municipal hospital. He had been ill two years.
For the past three months he has been desperately ill with a serious blood condition. Numerous blood transfusions aided in prolonging his life, but late last week he sank again into a coma from which he could not emerge. He was unconscious from late Thursday until his peaceful passing Sunday noon.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held in Grace Congregational church, of which Mr. Magee was a trustee for 35 years, at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Following Mr. Magee's death the body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary. From 10 o'clock on the morning of the funeral until 1 p.m. Mr. Magee's body will
lie in state at Grace church, for those who wish to pay a last tribute to the veteran civic leader.
Pallbearers will include two former school superintendents who served during Mr. Magee's 38 years on the board of education; Prof. W.J. Hamilton, now superintendent of schools at Oak Park, Ill., and W.T. Darling, superintendent of schools at Wauwatosa, Wis. With them will be Fred G. Bishop, present superintendent, H.C. Gowran, Henry C. Wile and Arhtur H. Lohman, all old friends and neighbors.
With Mr. Magee as his life ebbed were his wife, his son Alan, a Milwaukee attorney,and his daughter Florence, a senior at Lawrence college.
Friends of Thousands
Although Mr. Magee's long illness had in a measure prepared the community for his death, word that he had passed spread rapidly about the city and many expressions of sorrow and bereavement were heard. Mr. Magee's death was a personal bereavement to thousands who had received their high
(Continued on Page 9)
J.F. MAGEE, RETIRED INDUSTRIALIST, DIES(Continued from Page 1) school diplomas from his hands. Passing of Mr. Magee brought expression of regret today from both the school
superintendent F.G. Bishop and City Manager E.J. Donnelly.
From Mr. Bishop "In the passing of Mr. Magee the city has lost one of its outstanding citizens and the local schools have lost a life-long friend. In serving as a member of the board of education for a period of 38 years and as president of the board for more than 15 years he has made a signigicant contribution to the progress of education in Two
Rivers. Teachers of the local schools join me in expressing my regret at the loss of one who gave so much for the welfare of the boys and girls of our schools."
From Mr. Donnelly:
"The city loses a very good citizen in Mr. Magee. He always gave freely of his time and efforts to the public interests and was ready to do his civic duty in more ways than one, even without being called upon. He was kind and even-tempered and many will regret his loss."
Born In Illinois
John Franklin Magee was born at Salem, Marion county, Ill., Feb. 23, 1867, a son of the late John and Sophia Perrottet Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchsed land at the Tannery, town of Two Rivers, where the elder Magee died in 1893. His widow later took up her residence in the city where she died a number of years ago.
Receiving his education in the old Tannery district school and in the local public schools John Franklin was graduated from the Valparaiso, Indiana normal school. After teaching in district schools of the county for a short time he became an instructor in the public schools in the city, teaching for a number of years.
In 1896, a short time after the late Joseph Koenig founded the Aluminum Manufacturing company here, Mr. Magee rsigned as a teacher to become bookkeeper for the new firm. In recognition of efficient and faithful service he was later rewarded with appointment as assistant manager to Mr. Koenig in the aluminum company. Named Officer in 1909
When the Aluminum Manufacturing company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company of Manitowoc in 1909, Mr. Magee was made secretary-treasurer of the company, which post he held for more then eight years. Later he was appointed manger of Plant No. 4, which was formerly the Standard Aluminum company.
Mr. Magee retired from active service with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company a few years ago, but retained his interests in the firm. In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers of this city. She died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five. Later he was married to Miss Ella M. Perkins, formerly of Portage, Wis., who survives him with a son, Allan Edward, a member of a widely known Milwaukee law firm, and Miss Florence, a student at Lawrence college in Appleton. A son, John Franklin Jr., born in 1913, died at the age of 14 months.
Three Sisters, Two Brothers
Besides his widow and two children, Mr. Magee is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Oestreich, Mrs. Charles Bacon and Mrs. Albert Buege, all of this city, and two brothers,
G.A. Magee, manager of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company, and Richard Magee, a ranch owner of Willett, South Dakota.
Few men in the county have held more offices and served more continuously than Mr. Magee, as attested by the fact that he served practically 38 successive years on the board of
education, and had been a member of the Joseph Mann Library board for 39 consecutive years. For more than half the period of his services he had been president of both boards.
Recognized for his keen wit as well as being extremely popular, Mr. Magee for many years served as toastmaster or master of ceremonies in numerous events in Two Rivers and
vicinity. Everyone admired Frank Magee. Only once during his long service as school commissioner up to the time when members were chosen at large, was he opposed in elections.
Well Known as Educator.
Mr. Magee's presence at commencement exercises at the local high school was for years an institution. Graduates felt honored in receiving their diplomas from the veteran
school board leader. Mr. Magee, who devoted his lifetime to education, and who strived to make the local school system a model for the country, was first elected to the board of education in the spring of 1897, and attended his first meeting on May 7 that year. He was a member of the board when his brother, G.A. Magee was a teacher in the local schools. He served continuously on the board until October 16, 1917 when the entire body, then presided over by the late H.P. Hamilton, resigned in a dispute with the city council over the school budget. The following year Mr. Magee was elected without opposition to the board and had served continuously since. For more than 20 years he was president
of the board.
Trustee of Church
Closely identified with the Joseph Mann public library for nearly 40 years, Mr. Magee was among those instrumental in securing assistance from the Carnegie foundation to build the present structure. A member of the Congregational church since early manhood, Mr. Magee was a trustee for more than 35 years. He was active in affairs of the church nearly his entire life and when the edifice was enlarged a number of years ago he contributed liberally. He was a leader in the Men's Brotherhood of the church for years, serving as president for more than 10 years. Failing health two years ago prompted his retirement from Brotherhood activity.
A Prominent Mason
Mr. Magee was among Two Rivers' most prominent Masons. He was accepted into the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. more than 40 years ago and took active interest in its affairs. In 1923, along with a group of eight other local Masons he was initiated as a member of the Sydney T. Smythe class in the Wisconsin consistory in Milwaukee. A member of the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, he was active in the Two Rivers Shrine club. He was also a charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, selected as its second president.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 3, 1936 Pages 1 and 9
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This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.81-82.
J. F. Magee, secretary and treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, one of the largest industries of its kind in the country, is a well known business man of Two Rivers, where he has been indentified with the aluminum business for the past fifteen years. He was born at Salem, Marion county, Illinois, February 23, 1867, a son of John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchased land in Two Rivers township, where Mr. Magee died in 1893. His widow still survives and makes her home in Two Rivers. Eight of their children grew to maturity. John Magee was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows and was active in democratic political matters.
J. F. Magee first attended the public schools and then went to the Valparaiso (Indiana) Normal School, after which he taught school in the city and township of Two Rivers for eleven years. In 1896 he became connected with the Aluminum Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, which company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in 1909. On January 1, 1911, Mr. Magee was made secretary and treasurer.
In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers, of Two Rivers, and she died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five years.
Mr. Magee was married to Ella M. Perkins, of Portage, Wisconsin, a daughter of 0. R. and Mary Perkins, and one son has been born to this union, Allan Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Magee are members of the Congregational church. He is a member of the lodge and chapter of the Masonic order, and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen. The family residence is in Two Rivers, and Mr. Magee has for fourteen years been a member of the Two Rivers board of education and for seven years a director of Joseph Mann Library Association.
Cem record: [J. Franklin/bur. 02-04-1936]
Marriage record:
MAGEE: John Franklin
b: 23 Feb. 1867 at Salem, Marion Co., Ill.
p: John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee
m: 2 Aug. 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.258)
to: Johanna Louisa Eggers of Two Rivers, WI. (d. 1903)
children:
Kenneth
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894:
Marriage in Two Rivers of J.F. Magee with Miss Johanna L. Eggers.
From the Files of the Pilot, Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894)
Mr. J. F. Mcgee(sic) and Miss Johanna Eggers of Two Rivers, both teachers in the city schools, were married on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1919
2nd Marriage: Ella M. Perkins of Portage, WI., dau. of O.R. and Mary Perkins
children: Allen Edward.
J.F. Magee, Retired Industrialist, Dies
Former Secretary-Treasurer of Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Long Identified With Education in Two Rivers, Succumbs There Sunday Noon TWO RIVERS (Special)-
John Franklin Magee, 69, retired secretary-treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. of this city and Manitowoc, and long time president of the Two Rivers school and library boards, died at noon Sunday in the Municipal hospital. He had been ill two years.
For the past three months he has been desperately ill with a serious blood condition. Numerous blood transfusions aided in prolonging his life, but late last week he sank again into a coma from which he could not emerge. He was unconscious from late Thursday until his peaceful passing Sunday noon.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held in Grace Congregational church, of which Mr. Magee was a trustee for 35 years, at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Following Mr. Magee's death the body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary. From 10 o'clock on the morning of the funeral until 1 p.m. Mr. Magee's body will
lie in state at Grace church, for those who wish to pay a last tribute to the veteran civic leader.
Pallbearers will include two former school superintendents who served during Mr. Magee's 38 years on the board of education; Prof. W.J. Hamilton, now superintendent of schools at Oak Park, Ill., and W.T. Darling, superintendent of schools at Wauwatosa, Wis. With them will be Fred G. Bishop, present superintendent, H.C. Gowran, Henry C. Wile and Arhtur H. Lohman, all old friends and neighbors.
With Mr. Magee as his life ebbed were his wife, his son Alan, a Milwaukee attorney,and his daughter Florence, a senior at Lawrence college.
Friends of Thousands
Although Mr. Magee's long illness had in a measure prepared the community for his death, word that he had passed spread rapidly about the city and many expressions of sorrow and bereavement were heard. Mr. Magee's death was a personal bereavement to thousands who had received their high
(Continued on Page 9)
J.F. MAGEE, RETIRED INDUSTRIALIST, DIES(Continued from Page 1) school diplomas from his hands. Passing of Mr. Magee brought expression of regret today from both the school
superintendent F.G. Bishop and City Manager E.J. Donnelly.
From Mr. Bishop "In the passing of Mr. Magee the city has lost one of its outstanding citizens and the local schools have lost a life-long friend. In serving as a member of the board of education for a period of 38 years and as president of the board for more than 15 years he has made a signigicant contribution to the progress of education in Two
Rivers. Teachers of the local schools join me in expressing my regret at the loss of one who gave so much for the welfare of the boys and girls of our schools."
From Mr. Donnelly:
"The city loses a very good citizen in Mr. Magee. He always gave freely of his time and efforts to the public interests and was ready to do his civic duty in more ways than one, even without being called upon. He was kind and even-tempered and many will regret his loss."
Born In Illinois
John Franklin Magee was born at Salem, Marion county, Ill., Feb. 23, 1867, a son of the late John and Sophia Perrottet Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchsed land at the Tannery, town of Two Rivers, where the elder Magee died in 1893. His widow later took up her residence in the city where she died a number of years ago.
Receiving his education in the old Tannery district school and in the local public schools John Franklin was graduated from the Valparaiso, Indiana normal school. After teaching in district schools of the county for a short time he became an instructor in the public schools in the city, teaching for a number of years.
In 1896, a short time after the late Joseph Koenig founded the Aluminum Manufacturing company here, Mr. Magee rsigned as a teacher to become bookkeeper for the new firm. In recognition of efficient and faithful service he was later rewarded with appointment as assistant manager to Mr. Koenig in the aluminum company. Named Officer in 1909
When the Aluminum Manufacturing company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company of Manitowoc in 1909, Mr. Magee was made secretary-treasurer of the company, which post he held for more then eight years. Later he was appointed manger of Plant No. 4, which was formerly the Standard Aluminum company.
Mr. Magee retired from active service with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company a few years ago, but retained his interests in the firm. In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers of this city. She died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five. Later he was married to Miss Ella M. Perkins, formerly of Portage, Wis., who survives him with a son, Allan Edward, a member of a widely known Milwaukee law firm, and Miss Florence, a student at Lawrence college in Appleton. A son, John Franklin Jr., born in 1913, died at the age of 14 months.
Three Sisters, Two Brothers
Besides his widow and two children, Mr. Magee is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Oestreich, Mrs. Charles Bacon and Mrs. Albert Buege, all of this city, and two brothers,
G.A. Magee, manager of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company, and Richard Magee, a ranch owner of Willett, South Dakota.
Few men in the county have held more offices and served more continuously than Mr. Magee, as attested by the fact that he served practically 38 successive years on the board of
education, and had been a member of the Joseph Mann Library board for 39 consecutive years. For more than half the period of his services he had been president of both boards.
Recognized for his keen wit as well as being extremely popular, Mr. Magee for many years served as toastmaster or master of ceremonies in numerous events in Two Rivers and
vicinity. Everyone admired Frank Magee. Only once during his long service as school commissioner up to the time when members were chosen at large, was he opposed in elections.
Well Known as Educator.
Mr. Magee's presence at commencement exercises at the local high school was for years an institution. Graduates felt honored in receiving their diplomas from the veteran
school board leader. Mr. Magee, who devoted his lifetime to education, and who strived to make the local school system a model for the country, was first elected to the board of education in the spring of 1897, and attended his first meeting on May 7 that year. He was a member of the board when his brother, G.A. Magee was a teacher in the local schools. He served continuously on the board until October 16, 1917 when the entire body, then presided over by the late H.P. Hamilton, resigned in a dispute with the city council over the school budget. The following year Mr. Magee was elected without opposition to the board and had served continuously since. For more than 20 years he was president
of the board.
Trustee of Church
Closely identified with the Joseph Mann public library for nearly 40 years, Mr. Magee was among those instrumental in securing assistance from the Carnegie foundation to build the present structure. A member of the Congregational church since early manhood, Mr. Magee was a trustee for more than 35 years. He was active in affairs of the church nearly his entire life and when the edifice was enlarged a number of years ago he contributed liberally. He was a leader in the Men's Brotherhood of the church for years, serving as president for more than 10 years. Failing health two years ago prompted his retirement from Brotherhood activity.
A Prominent Mason
Mr. Magee was among Two Rivers' most prominent Masons. He was accepted into the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. more than 40 years ago and took active interest in its affairs. In 1923, along with a group of eight other local Masons he was initiated as a member of the Sydney T. Smythe class in the Wisconsin consistory in Milwaukee. A member of the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, he was active in the Two Rivers Shrine club. He was also a charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, selected as its second president.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 3, 1936 Pages 1 and 9
*********
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.81-82.
J. F. Magee, secretary and treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, one of the largest industries of its kind in the country, is a well known business man of Two Rivers, where he has been indentified with the aluminum business for the past fifteen years. He was born at Salem, Marion county, Illinois, February 23, 1867, a son of John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchased land in Two Rivers township, where Mr. Magee died in 1893. His widow still survives and makes her home in Two Rivers. Eight of their children grew to maturity. John Magee was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows and was active in democratic political matters.
J. F. Magee first attended the public schools and then went to the Valparaiso (Indiana) Normal School, after which he taught school in the city and township of Two Rivers for eleven years. In 1896 he became connected with the Aluminum Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, which company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in 1909. On January 1, 1911, Mr. Magee was made secretary and treasurer.
In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers, of Two Rivers, and she died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five years.
Mr. Magee was married to Ella M. Perkins, of Portage, Wisconsin, a daughter of 0. R. and Mary Perkins, and one son has been born to this union, Allan Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Magee are members of the Congregational church. He is a member of the lodge and chapter of the Masonic order, and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen. The family residence is in Two Rivers, and Mr. Magee has for fourteen years been a member of the Two Rivers board of education and for seven years a director of Joseph Mann Library Association.
Between son Kenneth & 2nd wife Ella
Cem record: [J. Franklin/bur. 02-04-1936]
Marriage record:
MAGEE: John Franklin
b: 23 Feb. 1867 at Salem, Marion Co., Ill.
p: John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee
m: 2 Aug. 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.258)
to: Johanna Louisa Eggers of Two Rivers, WI. (d. 1903)
children:
Kenneth
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894:
Marriage in Two Rivers of J.F. Magee with Miss Johanna L. Eggers.
From the Files of the Pilot, Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894)
Mr. J. F. Mcgee(sic) and Miss Johanna Eggers of Two Rivers, both teachers in the city schools, were married on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1919
2nd Marriage: Ella M. Perkins of Portage, WI., dau. of O.R. and Mary Perkins
children: Allen Edward.
J.F. Magee, Retired Industrialist, Dies
Former Secretary-Treasurer of Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Long Identified With Education in Two Rivers, Succumbs There Sunday Noon TWO RIVERS (Special)-
John Franklin Magee, 69, retired secretary-treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. of this city and Manitowoc, and long time president of the Two Rivers school and library boards, died at noon Sunday in the Municipal hospital. He had been ill two years.
For the past three months he has been desperately ill with a serious blood condition. Numerous blood transfusions aided in prolonging his life, but late last week he sank again into a coma from which he could not emerge. He was unconscious from late Thursday until his peaceful passing Sunday noon.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held in Grace Congregational church, of which Mr. Magee was a trustee for 35 years, at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Following Mr. Magee's death the body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary. From 10 o'clock on the morning of the funeral until 1 p.m. Mr. Magee's body will
lie in state at Grace church, for those who wish to pay a last tribute to the veteran civic leader.
Pallbearers will include two former school superintendents who served during Mr. Magee's 38 years on the board of education; Prof. W.J. Hamilton, now superintendent of schools at Oak Park, Ill., and W.T. Darling, superintendent of schools at Wauwatosa, Wis. With them will be Fred G. Bishop, present superintendent, H.C. Gowran, Henry C. Wile and Arhtur H. Lohman, all old friends and neighbors.
With Mr. Magee as his life ebbed were his wife, his son Alan, a Milwaukee attorney,and his daughter Florence, a senior at Lawrence college.
Friends of Thousands
Although Mr. Magee's long illness had in a measure prepared the community for his death, word that he had passed spread rapidly about the city and many expressions of sorrow and bereavement were heard. Mr. Magee's death was a personal bereavement to thousands who had received their high
(Continued on Page 9)
J.F. MAGEE, RETIRED INDUSTRIALIST, DIES(Continued from Page 1) school diplomas from his hands. Passing of Mr. Magee brought expression of regret today from both the school
superintendent F.G. Bishop and City Manager E.J. Donnelly.
From Mr. Bishop "In the passing of Mr. Magee the city has lost one of its outstanding citizens and the local schools have lost a life-long friend. In serving as a member of the board of education for a period of 38 years and as president of the board for more than 15 years he has made a signigicant contribution to the progress of education in Two
Rivers. Teachers of the local schools join me in expressing my regret at the loss of one who gave so much for the welfare of the boys and girls of our schools."
From Mr. Donnelly:
"The city loses a very good citizen in Mr. Magee. He always gave freely of his time and efforts to the public interests and was ready to do his civic duty in more ways than one, even without being called upon. He was kind and even-tempered and many will regret his loss."
Born In Illinois
John Franklin Magee was born at Salem, Marion county, Ill., Feb. 23, 1867, a son of the late John and Sophia Perrottet Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchsed land at the Tannery, town of Two Rivers, where the elder Magee died in 1893. His widow later took up her residence in the city where she died a number of years ago.
Receiving his education in the old Tannery district school and in the local public schools John Franklin was graduated from the Valparaiso, Indiana normal school. After teaching in district schools of the county for a short time he became an instructor in the public schools in the city, teaching for a number of years.
In 1896, a short time after the late Joseph Koenig founded the Aluminum Manufacturing company here, Mr. Magee rsigned as a teacher to become bookkeeper for the new firm. In recognition of efficient and faithful service he was later rewarded with appointment as assistant manager to Mr. Koenig in the aluminum company. Named Officer in 1909
When the Aluminum Manufacturing company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company of Manitowoc in 1909, Mr. Magee was made secretary-treasurer of the company, which post he held for more then eight years. Later he was appointed manger of Plant No. 4, which was formerly the Standard Aluminum company.
Mr. Magee retired from active service with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company a few years ago, but retained his interests in the firm. In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers of this city. She died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five. Later he was married to Miss Ella M. Perkins, formerly of Portage, Wis., who survives him with a son, Allan Edward, a member of a widely known Milwaukee law firm, and Miss Florence, a student at Lawrence college in Appleton. A son, John Franklin Jr., born in 1913, died at the age of 14 months.
Three Sisters, Two Brothers
Besides his widow and two children, Mr. Magee is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Oestreich, Mrs. Charles Bacon and Mrs. Albert Buege, all of this city, and two brothers,
G.A. Magee, manager of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company, and Richard Magee, a ranch owner of Willett, South Dakota.
Few men in the county have held more offices and served more continuously than Mr. Magee, as attested by the fact that he served practically 38 successive years on the board of
education, and had been a member of the Joseph Mann Library board for 39 consecutive years. For more than half the period of his services he had been president of both boards.
Recognized for his keen wit as well as being extremely popular, Mr. Magee for many years served as toastmaster or master of ceremonies in numerous events in Two Rivers and
vicinity. Everyone admired Frank Magee. Only once during his long service as school commissioner up to the time when members were chosen at large, was he opposed in elections.
Well Known as Educator.
Mr. Magee's presence at commencement exercises at the local high school was for years an institution. Graduates felt honored in receiving their diplomas from the veteran
school board leader. Mr. Magee, who devoted his lifetime to education, and who strived to make the local school system a model for the country, was first elected to the board of education in the spring of 1897, and attended his first meeting on May 7 that year. He was a member of the board when his brother, G.A. Magee was a teacher in the local schools. He served continuously on the board until October 16, 1917 when the entire body, then presided over by the late H.P. Hamilton, resigned in a dispute with the city council over the school budget. The following year Mr. Magee was elected without opposition to the board and had served continuously since. For more than 20 years he was president
of the board.
Trustee of Church
Closely identified with the Joseph Mann public library for nearly 40 years, Mr. Magee was among those instrumental in securing assistance from the Carnegie foundation to build the present structure. A member of the Congregational church since early manhood, Mr. Magee was a trustee for more than 35 years. He was active in affairs of the church nearly his entire life and when the edifice was enlarged a number of years ago he contributed liberally. He was a leader in the Men's Brotherhood of the church for years, serving as president for more than 10 years. Failing health two years ago prompted his retirement from Brotherhood activity.
A Prominent Mason
Mr. Magee was among Two Rivers' most prominent Masons. He was accepted into the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. more than 40 years ago and took active interest in its affairs. In 1923, along with a group of eight other local Masons he was initiated as a member of the Sydney T. Smythe class in the Wisconsin consistory in Milwaukee. A member of the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, he was active in the Two Rivers Shrine club. He was also a charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, selected as its second president.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 3, 1936 Pages 1 and 9
*********
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.81-82.
J. F. Magee, secretary and treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, one of the largest industries of its kind in the country, is a well known business man of Two Rivers, where he has been indentified with the aluminum business for the past fifteen years. He was born at Salem, Marion county, Illinois, February 23, 1867, a son of John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchased land in Two Rivers township, where Mr. Magee died in 1893. His widow still survives and makes her home in Two Rivers. Eight of their children grew to maturity. John Magee was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows and was active in democratic political matters.
J. F. Magee first attended the public schools and then went to the Valparaiso (Indiana) Normal School, after which he taught school in the city and township of Two Rivers for eleven years. In 1896 he became connected with the Aluminum Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, which company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in 1909. On January 1, 1911, Mr. Magee was made secretary and treasurer.
In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers, of Two Rivers, and she died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five years.
Mr. Magee was married to Ella M. Perkins, of Portage, Wisconsin, a daughter of 0. R. and Mary Perkins, and one son has been born to this union, Allan Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Magee are members of the Congregational church. He is a member of the lodge and chapter of the Masonic order, and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen. The family residence is in Two Rivers, and Mr. Magee has for fourteen years been a member of the Two Rivers board of education and for seven years a director of Joseph Mann Library Association.
Cem record: [J. Franklin/bur. 02-04-1936]
Marriage record:
MAGEE: John Franklin
b: 23 Feb. 1867 at Salem, Marion Co., Ill.
p: John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee
m: 2 Aug. 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.258)
to: Johanna Louisa Eggers of Two Rivers, WI. (d. 1903)
children:
Kenneth
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1894:
Marriage in Two Rivers of J.F. Magee with Miss Johanna L. Eggers.
From the Files of the Pilot, Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894)
Mr. J. F. Mcgee(sic) and Miss Johanna Eggers of Two Rivers, both teachers in the city schools, were married on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1919
2nd Marriage: Ella M. Perkins of Portage, WI., dau. of O.R. and Mary Perkins
children: Allen Edward.
J.F. Magee, Retired Industrialist, Dies
Former Secretary-Treasurer of Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Long Identified With Education in Two Rivers, Succumbs There Sunday Noon TWO RIVERS (Special)-
John Franklin Magee, 69, retired secretary-treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. of this city and Manitowoc, and long time president of the Two Rivers school and library boards, died at noon Sunday in the Municipal hospital. He had been ill two years.
For the past three months he has been desperately ill with a serious blood condition. Numerous blood transfusions aided in prolonging his life, but late last week he sank again into a coma from which he could not emerge. He was unconscious from late Thursday until his peaceful passing Sunday noon.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held in Grace Congregational church, of which Mr. Magee was a trustee for 35 years, at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Following Mr. Magee's death the body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary. From 10 o'clock on the morning of the funeral until 1 p.m. Mr. Magee's body will
lie in state at Grace church, for those who wish to pay a last tribute to the veteran civic leader.
Pallbearers will include two former school superintendents who served during Mr. Magee's 38 years on the board of education; Prof. W.J. Hamilton, now superintendent of schools at Oak Park, Ill., and W.T. Darling, superintendent of schools at Wauwatosa, Wis. With them will be Fred G. Bishop, present superintendent, H.C. Gowran, Henry C. Wile and Arhtur H. Lohman, all old friends and neighbors.
With Mr. Magee as his life ebbed were his wife, his son Alan, a Milwaukee attorney,and his daughter Florence, a senior at Lawrence college.
Friends of Thousands
Although Mr. Magee's long illness had in a measure prepared the community for his death, word that he had passed spread rapidly about the city and many expressions of sorrow and bereavement were heard. Mr. Magee's death was a personal bereavement to thousands who had received their high
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J.F. MAGEE, RETIRED INDUSTRIALIST, DIES(Continued from Page 1) school diplomas from his hands. Passing of Mr. Magee brought expression of regret today from both the school
superintendent F.G. Bishop and City Manager E.J. Donnelly.
From Mr. Bishop "In the passing of Mr. Magee the city has lost one of its outstanding citizens and the local schools have lost a life-long friend. In serving as a member of the board of education for a period of 38 years and as president of the board for more than 15 years he has made a signigicant contribution to the progress of education in Two
Rivers. Teachers of the local schools join me in expressing my regret at the loss of one who gave so much for the welfare of the boys and girls of our schools."
From Mr. Donnelly:
"The city loses a very good citizen in Mr. Magee. He always gave freely of his time and efforts to the public interests and was ready to do his civic duty in more ways than one, even without being called upon. He was kind and even-tempered and many will regret his loss."
Born In Illinois
John Franklin Magee was born at Salem, Marion county, Ill., Feb. 23, 1867, a son of the late John and Sophia Perrottet Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchsed land at the Tannery, town of Two Rivers, where the elder Magee died in 1893. His widow later took up her residence in the city where she died a number of years ago.
Receiving his education in the old Tannery district school and in the local public schools John Franklin was graduated from the Valparaiso, Indiana normal school. After teaching in district schools of the county for a short time he became an instructor in the public schools in the city, teaching for a number of years.
In 1896, a short time after the late Joseph Koenig founded the Aluminum Manufacturing company here, Mr. Magee rsigned as a teacher to become bookkeeper for the new firm. In recognition of efficient and faithful service he was later rewarded with appointment as assistant manager to Mr. Koenig in the aluminum company. Named Officer in 1909
When the Aluminum Manufacturing company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company of Manitowoc in 1909, Mr. Magee was made secretary-treasurer of the company, which post he held for more then eight years. Later he was appointed manger of Plant No. 4, which was formerly the Standard Aluminum company.
Mr. Magee retired from active service with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company a few years ago, but retained his interests in the firm. In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers of this city. She died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five. Later he was married to Miss Ella M. Perkins, formerly of Portage, Wis., who survives him with a son, Allan Edward, a member of a widely known Milwaukee law firm, and Miss Florence, a student at Lawrence college in Appleton. A son, John Franklin Jr., born in 1913, died at the age of 14 months.
Three Sisters, Two Brothers
Besides his widow and two children, Mr. Magee is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Oestreich, Mrs. Charles Bacon and Mrs. Albert Buege, all of this city, and two brothers,
G.A. Magee, manager of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company, and Richard Magee, a ranch owner of Willett, South Dakota.
Few men in the county have held more offices and served more continuously than Mr. Magee, as attested by the fact that he served practically 38 successive years on the board of
education, and had been a member of the Joseph Mann Library board for 39 consecutive years. For more than half the period of his services he had been president of both boards.
Recognized for his keen wit as well as being extremely popular, Mr. Magee for many years served as toastmaster or master of ceremonies in numerous events in Two Rivers and
vicinity. Everyone admired Frank Magee. Only once during his long service as school commissioner up to the time when members were chosen at large, was he opposed in elections.
Well Known as Educator.
Mr. Magee's presence at commencement exercises at the local high school was for years an institution. Graduates felt honored in receiving their diplomas from the veteran
school board leader. Mr. Magee, who devoted his lifetime to education, and who strived to make the local school system a model for the country, was first elected to the board of education in the spring of 1897, and attended his first meeting on May 7 that year. He was a member of the board when his brother, G.A. Magee was a teacher in the local schools. He served continuously on the board until October 16, 1917 when the entire body, then presided over by the late H.P. Hamilton, resigned in a dispute with the city council over the school budget. The following year Mr. Magee was elected without opposition to the board and had served continuously since. For more than 20 years he was president
of the board.
Trustee of Church
Closely identified with the Joseph Mann public library for nearly 40 years, Mr. Magee was among those instrumental in securing assistance from the Carnegie foundation to build the present structure. A member of the Congregational church since early manhood, Mr. Magee was a trustee for more than 35 years. He was active in affairs of the church nearly his entire life and when the edifice was enlarged a number of years ago he contributed liberally. He was a leader in the Men's Brotherhood of the church for years, serving as president for more than 10 years. Failing health two years ago prompted his retirement from Brotherhood activity.
A Prominent Mason
Mr. Magee was among Two Rivers' most prominent Masons. He was accepted into the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. more than 40 years ago and took active interest in its affairs. In 1923, along with a group of eight other local Masons he was initiated as a member of the Sydney T. Smythe class in the Wisconsin consistory in Milwaukee. A member of the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, he was active in the Two Rivers Shrine club. He was also a charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, selected as its second president.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 3, 1936 Pages 1 and 9
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This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.81-82.
J. F. Magee, secretary and treasurer of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, one of the largest industries of its kind in the country, is a well known business man of Two Rivers, where he has been indentified with the aluminum business for the past fifteen years. He was born at Salem, Marion county, Illinois, February 23, 1867, a son of John and Sophia (Perrottet) Magee, who came to Manitowoc county in 1872 and purchased land in Two Rivers township, where Mr. Magee died in 1893. His widow still survives and makes her home in Two Rivers. Eight of their children grew to maturity. John Magee was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows and was active in democratic political matters.
J. F. Magee first attended the public schools and then went to the Valparaiso (Indiana) Normal School, after which he taught school in the city and township of Two Rivers for eleven years. In 1896 he became connected with the Aluminum Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, which company was combined with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in 1909. On January 1, 1911, Mr. Magee was made secretary and treasurer.
In 1894 Mr. Magee was married to Joan L. Eggers, of Two Rivers, and she died in 1903, leaving a son, Kenneth, who died at the age of five years.
Mr. Magee was married to Ella M. Perkins, of Portage, Wisconsin, a daughter of 0. R. and Mary Perkins, and one son has been born to this union, Allan Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Magee are members of the Congregational church. He is a member of the lodge and chapter of the Masonic order, and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen. The family residence is in Two Rivers, and Mr. Magee has for fourteen years been a member of the Two Rivers board of education and for seven years a director of Joseph Mann Library Association.
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